SEMINARS
The MMF Aotearoa hold regular group seminars and panel discussions around the country and online, with leading music industry specialists and visiting international guests. All seminars are designed to help develop managers and self-managers knowledge of the music industry, to upskill and enable networking opportunities.
“(The seminar) was a major privilege, an eyeopener, and massively informing and insightful. If this event wasn’t arranged, then I wouldn’t have gotten to know what is actually very important and relevant for me as a singer songwriter and producer soon enough to avoid losing out on leverage and potential steep problems. Because I’m still very much in the beginning phase of my music journey, I wouldn’t have known all the relevant key things that I’m now made aware of…they’re seeds planted of potential and awareness that there are key elements within leveraging music that I’m able look further into – now, rather than when it’s too late.”
Lionel Brian Singer
SPEED NETWORKING
An unmatched networking opportunity for MMF members, the Festival Bookers Speed Networking sessions give our music managers and self-managing artists the exclusive chance to pitch their act to Festival Bookers. Many of our members have successfully secured gigs through these evenings, with previously attending festivals including Rhythm and Vines, Laneway, WOMAD, SoundSplash, and Electric Avenue.
“It’s really amazing work the MMF are doing. It’s really brought the industry together. Having spent my life around the industry it’s been so disjointed and split by genres and styles now I feel MMF has created a platform and community amongst all bands and genres and managers.”
Gavin Downie Event Organiser, Music in Parks
”The Festival Bookers Speed Networking night was the best ever. The team at MMF did a fantastic job They were well organised and it ran like clockwork. I found the booking representatives well informed and organised I thought it was a great night to promote our music and we will all appreciate them taking time out to listen to the pitches. I found them open and easy to talk to you. Skype connection worked really well for me living so far away.”
Merv Pinny
THE OFFICIAL MUSIC MONTH SUMMIT
Held every year in the last week of May Music Month, in conjunction with the NZ Music Commission, the Summit is an intensive day of themed panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Guest speakers include industry leaders and community members from all areas of music in Aotearoa, with previous themes including Amplifying Aotearoa, Community and Collaboration, and Level Up: Taking Music To The Next Level.
"Awesome opportunity to meet the people in the industry and learn from experts. Great event, looking forward to next year!"
THE MUSIC MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Previously presented at the Music Manager Awards, and then as a part of the prestigious Aotearoa Music Awards Artisan Awards, the Music Manager of the Year Award has held space to recognise the dedication and achievement of music managers in Aotearoa for years. The MMF is currently looking at new ways to bring this acknowledgement of hard work behind artists’ success into the current industry landscape.